Canada Blooms is a family affair
Canada Blooms, the largest annual flower and garden festival in the country opens Friday, March 8. We are really looking forward to this year’s festival, for many reasons.
What to do in your home garden before October ends
Here is a list of things you can do to protect your garden from the harsh winter and even revitalize your soil while its buried under snow.
It’s a good time of year to plan your vertical garden
There is one thing that sets new homes apart from houses built over a decade ago. Outdoor space. Houses are built much closer to the lot line than they were in the past.
6 houseplants you should consider getting as summer ends
While there is still time left in this gardening season, it pains me to admit that it is slowly starting to wind down. As the end of August approaches, we are starting to think about carefully putting our outdoor garden to bed for the winter months.
3 of the worst summer garden woes and how to overcome them
It’s been an incredible year for gardening. In comparison to last year’s cool and rainy season, this year’s hotter than hot summer has made my garden prolific.
Green thumbs can live in condos too
It all has to do with attainable pricing, intriguing designs and a desirable, carefree lifestyle. And I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that many condo buyers love to garden. But what can a green thumb do about that passion while living in a condo?
Growing roses in your home garden: My secrets to success
This is my favourite time of year for only one reason – the roses!!! What would we do without them? What isn’t there to love about them? Their timeless beauty is proof of their popularity.
What your home veggie garden needs right now
Summer is in full effect! Your home garden is likely full of beautiful blossoms and veggies that are ripening rapidly. My tomatoes are just starting to blush and my corn is about to flower! So is this the beginning of the end for your veggie garden?
Tips to help your home garden beat the heat this summer!
Summer is the time for green thumbs to shine. But sometimes, the sunshine can be too intense for your home garden, so I’m sharing a few tips to help your plants and flowers beat the heat this season.
Watering tips that will make your home garden the best on the block
The easiest way to build a drought tolerant garden is to choose drought tolerant plants in the first place. Here is a list of plants that can stand up to dry periods and are tough enough to stand up after a hard rain.
